GeForce RTX 3050 6GB vs Tesla T10

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

2024Core: 1042 MHzBoost: 1470 MHz
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NVIDIA

Tesla T10

Boost: 1560 MHz
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GeForce RTX 3050 6GB vs Tesla T10 Performance Spectrum

About G3D Mark

G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB vs Tesla T10: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

2024

Why buy it

  • Costs $1,831 less on MSRP ($169 MSRP vs $2,000 MSRP).
  • Delivers 913% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 63.6 vs 6.3 G3D/$ ($169 MSRP vs $2,000 MSRP).
  • Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
  • Better long-term bet: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm gives it a newer hardware base for upcoming games.
  • Draws 70W instead of 260W, a 190W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • Lower PassMark G3D performance (10,749 vs 12,558).
  • Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.

Tesla T10

Why buy it

  • +16.8% higher PassMark G3D performance.
  • 33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 6 GB).

Trade-offs

  • No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
  • Older hardware, 8 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in newer AAA releases.
  • 1083.4% HIGHER MSRP
    $2,000 MSRPvs$169 MSRP
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 6.3 vs 63.6 G3D/$ ($2,000 MSRP vs $169 MSRP).
  • 271.4% higher power demand at 260W vs 70W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
Tesla T10 is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 16.8% in PassMark G3D (12,558 vs 10,749), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: the newer upscaling stack, DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack, a 8nm process instead of 12nm, 18 vs 0 ray-tracing units, and a newer 2024 generation instead of 0. That gives it the more rounded hardware package for newer games.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
GeForce RTX 3050 6GB makes the most sense to buy today. It is $1,831 cheaper on MSRP at $169 vs $2,000, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 913% (63.6 vs 6.3), which is enough to swing the recommendation its way. Tesla T10 still makes more sense if max raw gaming performance matters more than value.

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB vs Tesla T10 Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 2 2024. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1042 MHz to 1470 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 70W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 18 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,749 points. Launch price was $179.

NVIDIA

Tesla T10

The Tesla T10 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in sem dados. It features the Turing architecture. The boost clock speed is 1560 MHz. It has 4608 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 260W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 12,558 points.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB scores 10,749 versus the Tesla T10's 12,558 — the Tesla T10 leads by 16.8%. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is built on Ampere while the Tesla T10 uses Turing, both on 8 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 4,608 (Tesla T10). Raw compute: 6.774 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 14.38 TFLOPS (Tesla T10). Boost clocks: 1470 MHz vs 1560 MHz.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3050 6GBTesla T10
G3D Mark Score
10,749
12,558+17%
Architecture
Ampere
Turing
Process Node
8 nm
12 nm
Shading Units
2304
4608+100%
Compute (TFLOPS)
6.774 TFLOPS
14.38 TFLOPS+112%
Boost Clock
1470 MHz
1560 MHz+6%
ROPs
32
96+200%
TMUs
72
288+300%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The Tesla T10 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3050 6GBTesla T10
Upscaling Tech
DLSS 2 Super Resolution
Upscaling support
Frame Generation
Not Supported
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
NVIDIA Reflex
Standard
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB has 6 GB of VRAM, while the Tesla T10 carries 8 GB. Tesla T10 gives you 33.3% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 96-bit on the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB and 256-bit on the Tesla T10.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3050 6GBTesla T10
VRAM Capacity
6 GB
8 GB+33%
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR6
Bus Width
96-bit
256-bit+167%
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 12.2 (Tesla T10). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 0.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3050 6GBTesla T10
DirectX
12 Ultimate
12.2+2%
Vulkan
1.3+18%
1.1
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
4
0
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (5th Gen) (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 7th Gen NVENC (Tesla T10). Decoder: NVDEC (7th Gen) vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode Only) (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Tesla T10).

FeatureGeForce RTX 3050 6GBTesla T10
Encoder
NVENC (5th Gen)
7th Gen NVENC
Decoder
NVDEC (7th Gen)
5th Gen NVDEC
Codecs
H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode Only)
MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB draws 70W versus the Tesla T10's 260W — a 115.2% difference. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 500W (Tesla T10). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 160mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 85°C.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3050 6GBTesla T10
TDP
70W-73%
260W
Recommended PSU
300W-40%
500W
Power Connector
None
PCIe-powered
Length
160mm
267mm
Height
111mm
Slots
2
1-50%
Temp (Load)
75°C-12%
85°C
Perf/Watt
153.6+218%
48.3
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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB came in at $169, while the Tesla T10 launched at $2000. On MSRP, GeForce RTX 3050 6GB was 91.5% cheaper ($1831 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 63.6 (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 6.3 (Tesla T10) — the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB offers 909.5% better value.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3050 6GBTesla T10
MSRP
$169-92%
$2000
Performance per Dollar
63.6+910%
6.3
Codename
GA107
TU102
Release
February 2 2024
sem dados
Ranking
#252
#213

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